Melba Joy Wilson

Levingston Funeral Home

Published 7:00 pm, Sunday, August 24, 2003

Melba Joy Wilson, of Port Neches, Texas, was called home Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003. She is survived by husband, Clarence P. Wilson; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Al Locker, Jr., of Willis, Texas; grandchildren, Christie Loyd and Kelly Loyd both of Houston, Texas; sisters, Doris Kee of Henderson, Texas, Opal Childress and Delight Hamilton both of Troup, Texas; brother-in-law, John Wilson Jr., and wife Grace of Port Arthur, Texas. Her brother Mark Ledford and her beloved son, Butch, have both preceded Melba to their Heavenly Home. Melba was born Sept. 7, 1924, in Troup, Texas, to Bessie Lee Ledford and Francis Hill, Melba and Clarence have known each throughout their school years, both graduating from Carlisle High School, where they faithfully attended yearly reunions to see old friends. They have been married 59 years and their life together has been an inspiration and a gift to all who have known them. From the happy times living and working in Venezuela for Gulf Oil, to the friendships formed in Groves, Port Neches, and Toledo Bend and finally to their most recent home and newest friends at Lake Conroe, Melba's life was enriched and blessed by the friends she made. Melba volunteered at her children's schools, the local hospital, led Girl Scout Troops, and taught under-privileged people in the Port Arthur area to read English. She touched many people through her tireless involvement with Christian Women's Club. As a regional representative for the group, she was often asked to share her personal testimony as a speaker. Most recently, she led Bible Study classes in her home and enjoyed reading and studying God's Word. Her love of Jesus Christ was true, and it was extremely important for her to share her faith with everyone she met, so that they could know Christ. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at First Baptist Church of Port Neches under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home, (409) 962-4452, Groves, Texas. The Reverend David Mahfouz will be officiating, Burial will follow in Oak Bluff Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Monday, evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Her family and friends are at peace knowing Melba is now in God's sheltering arms. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest the following charities, which Melba supported and loved; Stonecraft Ministries, P.O. Box 9969, Kansas City, Missouri, 64134-0969; or Happy Hill Farm, 3846 North Hwy. 144 Granbury, Texas, 76048.